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Abstract

Climate change and human activity have severely degraded watersheds, jeopardizing their sustainability. The willingness of residents to pay for watershed management is essential for developing sustainable environmental protection efforts. This study determined the respondents' willingness to pay (WTP) for the restoration and protection (RP) of the Ulot Watershed of Samar Island Natural Park using a double-bounded dichotomous choice contingent valuation approach. The researchers used the Kish grid method to draw respondents from 150 households. The study revealed that families with an average annual income of approximately $2746.70 were ready to contribute $0.78 per month, or $9.36 annually, to the watershed restoration and protection fund. An annual aggregate WTP of $102,259.74 may be collected from the community. Logistic regression analysis also revealed a positive association between age, level of watershed knowledge, and WTP. These findings provide strong evidence that a publicly supported watershed management program for the Ulot Watershed is feasible for local government units. In conclusion, understanding the willingness to pay of the community is crucial for implementing effective watershed management strategies and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Ulot Watershed.

Bahasa Abstract

Perubahan iklim dan aktivitas manusia telah merusak daerah aliran sungai secara parah, membahayakan keberlanjutannya. Kesediaan penduduk untuk membayar pengelolaan daerah aliran sungai sangat penting untuk mengembangkan upaya perlindungan lingkungan yang berkelanjutan. Studi terkini menentukan kemauan membayar responden (WTP) untuk restorasi dan perlindungan (RP) Daerah Aliran Sungai Ulot di Taman Alam Pulau Samar menggunakan pendekatan penilaian kontingensi pilihan dikotomi berbatas ganda. Para peneliti menggunakan metode Kish Grid untuk menarik responden dari 150 rumah tangga. Studi ini mengungkapkan bahwa rumah tangga dengan pendapatan tahunan rata-rata sekitar $2746,70 siap untuk menyumbang $0,78 per bulan atau $9,36 per tahun, untuk dana restorasi dan perlindungan daerah aliran sungai. WTP agregat sebesar $102.259,74 per tahun dapat dikumpulkan dari masyarakat. Analisis regresi logistik juga menunjukkan hubungan positif antara usia, tingkat pengetahuan daerah aliran sungai, dan WTP warga. Temuan ini menyarankan dengan kuat kepada unit pemerintah daerah bahwa program pengelolaan daerah aliran sungai yang didukung publik untuk Daerah Aliran Sungai Ulot dapat dilaksanakan. Kesimpulannya, memahami kemauan masyarakat untuk membayar sangat penting untuk menerapkan strategi pengelolaan daerah aliran sungai yang efektif dan memastikan keberlanjutan jangka panjang Daerah Aliran Sungai Ulot.

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